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DS-EO [DSTA]
DS-EO is a Singaporean Earth Observation satellite.
ST Engineering and the Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) have partnered with ST Engineering to acquire an Electro-Optic satellite from the South Korean SATRECI for launch in 2022. The satellite called DS-EO has higher resolution and multispectral imaging. It will meet the needs of Singapore agencies, such as for maritime security and oil spill detection, and allow ST Engineering to enhance their commercial imagery services.
DS-EO carries an electro-optical multi-spectral payload with 0.5 m resolution imaging capability.
| Nation: | Singapore |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Earth Observation |
| Operator: | DSTA, ST Engineering |
| Contractors: | Satrec Initiative (SATRECI) |
| Equipment: | Multi spectral imager |
| Configuration: | SpaceEye-X ? |
| Propulsion: | |
| Power: | Solar arrays, batteries |
| Lifetime: | |
| Mass: | 365 kg |
| Orbit: | 562 km 573 km, 9.99 |
| Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DS-EO | 2022-072A | 30.06.2022 | Sr SLP | PSLV-CA | with NeuSAR, SCOOB 1, POEM |
Launch Sites:
- Sr = Satish Dhawan Space Center (Sriharikota Space Center), Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, India
References:
- Singapore's Prime Minister Office: Speech by Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean at the Global Space & Technology Convention on 7 June 2021., 7 June 2021
- ISRO: PSLV-C53/DS-EO Mission
